We had a musical weekend. On Saturday night Aidan and I went to see a "family concert" featuring David Grover, a children's musician who happens to be our friend Jess' dad. He is also a folk musician who played with Arlo Gutherie. It was in a small space at the Spencertown Academy and was a benefit for the Mountain Road School, an alternative private school that seems a little Waldorfy and is located on the grounds of a Sufi community. It was nice, but a little lonely as I went by myself and didn't know anyone there. People were actually quite friendly, but I am shy. Aidan had a great time. He was doing laps around the place to the music with other kids. What had me jazzed about the show the most was a performance of "This Land is Your Land". Apparently there have been countless verses written by people to the song and they sang one that Woody Gutherie wrote. His son Arlo had taught it to David. I wish I could remember the words but I'll just say that it was irreverent and radical. I felt really priveliged to get that sort of direct transmission from Woody Gutherie.

Oh I think I just found it here.

Last night Steve and I went to see The Blind Boys Of Alabama at a small theatre in Great Barrington. I was a little apprehensive, I thought it was going to be blues, gospel, r&b. Actually there was a band that played a very long opening set that I wasn't real thrilled about, but the Blind Boys were AMAZING. They are going to be performing on the Grammys so everyone can check them out. They were straight up gospel and they are blind and the "boys" look like they are in their 70's or 80's. They were incredible singers and performers.

You might be wondering where Aidan was. Well, he was with his very first babysitter. We went to the concert with friends and brought Aidan over to their house to share their babysitter. As we were leaving I wasn't sure if we should sneak out or if I should say goodbye. I decided to quickly say goodbye and kissed him on the cheek. He just looked at me and said real casually, "bye".